Fête de la Mer de Courseulles-sur-Mer
Celebration of maritime traditions and port heritage of Courseulles-sur-Mer
2026
About Fête de la Mer
Fête de la Mer — edition 2026
Fête de la Mer 2026
The Fête de la Mer of Courseulles-sur-Mer returns in the summer of 2026 with its two-part format: a ceremony honoring sailors and a grand festive weekend at the port. Concerts, activities, stalls, and maritime traditions are on the program. Dates and details to be confirmed.
Prices Fête de la Mer 2026
Fête de la Mer — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 15 August to 16 August 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Fête de la Mer
Practical Information
Location
Marina and fishing port, Courseulles-sur-Mer, 14470
Access
- By car: From Caen (20 km), take the D7 or D404 towards Courseulles-sur-Mer. Free parking near the port.
- By bus: Bus Verts line (Nomad network) from Caen.
Prices
- Free entry
Opening Hours
- Saturday and Sunday: activities from 10 AM to midnight
Contact
- Town Hall of Courseulles-sur-Mer: 02 31 37 46 46
- Website: www.courseulles-sur-mer.com
Homage to sailors and traditions of the Côte de Nacre
The Fête de la Mer de Courseulles-sur-Mer is a summer event that perpetuates the maritime traditions of this port town on the Côte de Nacre, in Calvados. The event pays tribute to sailors and highlights the heritage of the fishing port and the marina, places of life and history for the commune.
A renewed format since 2024
Since 2024, the traditional Fête de la Mer has evolved into two distinct highlights. A solemn ceremony of homage to lost sailors is held in August, with wreath-laying and a moment of remembrance. A grand festive weekend, renamed Fête du Port et des Traditions (Port and Traditions Festival), takes place at the end of August with festive activities for everyone.
A festive weekend in the heart of the port
The Fête du Port et des Traditions weekend offers a rich program: open-air concerts, craft and producer stalls, boat exhibition, activities around maritime traditions, and gourmet discoveries. The marina and fishing port of Courseulles-sur-Mer offer an exceptional setting for these festivities, which attract locals and visitors from all over Normandy.
A living maritime heritage
Courseulles-sur-Mer, known for its active fishing port and oyster farming tradition, is also a memorial site of the D-Day landings (Juno Beach). The Fête de la Mer is part of the town's commitment to promoting its maritime identity and passing on to future generations the attachment of the people of Courseulles to the sea and its trades.
Where does it take place — Fête de la Mer
Fête de la Mer in brief
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